xvi, 113 pages ; 21 cm

"Reading list": pages 110-113

Introduction 1 Thessalonians -- Paul greets the community -- Thanksgiving for their faith, love and hope -- Openness to the Good News -- Paul's experience among them -- The power of apostolic example -- Their loyalty in spite of opposition -- Paul wants to see them -- Why Paul is sending Timothy again -- Paul rejoices at Timothy's report -- Problems Timothy noted -- Plea for moral responsibility -- Exhortation to mutual love -- The certainty of Christ's coming -- Drawing courage from Christ's return -- Advice for living as Christians -- Blessings, greetings, instructions -- Final blessing -- 2 Thessalonians -- Greetings to the community -- Thanksgiving for their loyalty -- An outpouring about Final Judgment -- Prayer for their growth -- A reminder that the day of the Lord has not arrived -- Restraining the oppressor -- Outburst of thanks and encouragemnt -- Prayer for the community -- A call for prayer -- A call for wark -- Final blessing

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